Attorney Nathan Fisher is representing backup quarterback Ryan Perrilloux in his alleged ties to a fight involving 20 people early Friday morning at the Varsity Theater. No police reports have been made public, but WAFB reported Saturday that Perrilloux and backup linebacker Derrick Odom III were identified in the police report from the incident.
Basketball fans watching the Lady Tigers' bench may do a double take this season upon first sight of the coaching staff. No, Mr. Clean has not taken over assistant coaching duties. Rather, newly bald assistant women's basketball coach Bob Starkey has shaved his head in honor of his wife Sherie, who is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment for breast cancer.
LSU had a few familiar faces missing from Thursday's practice. With several coaches out on the recruiting trails and LSU senior defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey nursing a knee injury, Miles said Thursday's practice was different but fun. "This was a skeletal crew handling practice - just the coordinators," Miles said.
On a chilly night at the LSU Soccer Complex, the No. 20 LSU Tigers battled the No. 25 South Carolina Gamecocks to a 1-1 draw. The Tigers (10-2-6, 4-1-4 SEC) jumped to an early lead and held onto it for the majority of the game. Sophomore Rachel Yepez scored the first goal of the match, her Southeastern Conference leading twelfth of the season, at the 36:18 mark of the first half.
This weekend serves up several options for big-time college football action. With the Tigers on a bye week, take this time to sit back, relax and enjoy any of these six colossal contests - at least the ones on TV. And just for fun, try to count how many times you hear the word "implications" this weekend .
In a one-on-one conversation, Brittnee Cooper's demeanor is shy and reserved, a far cry from what the LSU volleyball team's opponents have seen this season. On the court, the sophomore middle blocker is one of the most energetic and versatile Tigers, making an impact on both offense and defense in her first season as a full-time starter.
The 2007-2008 season has yet to begin for the LSU men's basketball team, and already some unexpected circumstances have been thrown its way. Junior forward Quintin Thornton tore his left pectorals muscle in a workout late this past week and is expected to miss most - if not all - of the season, according to a Tuesday report in The Advocate.
